AEK Athens and Ajax accused by UEFA after violent clashes | Football News



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A video on social media shows local fans throwing a gas bomb at supporters visiting Ajax during clashes in the lead-up to the Champions League match with the AEK Athens at the Olympic Stadium.

A video on social media shows local fans throwing a gas bomb at supporters visiting Ajax during clashes in the lead-up to the Champions League match with the AEK Athens at the Olympic Stadium.

AEK Athens and Ajax have been indicted by UEFA after violent clashes involving their supporters Tuesday night.

Six Ajax supporters and three police officers were hospitalized as a result of clashes at the Olympic Stadium in the Greek capital.

Greek riot police intervened early in the match following clashes between Ajax and AEK supporters.

The police were seen hitting supporters on the Dutch side, leaving some injured. AEK supporters were also seen throwing flares into the stands harboring Ajax supporters.

Bleeding Ajax supporters react after clashes with Greek riot police

Bleeding Ajax supporters react after clashes with Greek riot police

In the second period, firecrackers were triggered. Players on both sides rub their eyes as smoke escapes on the ground.

AEK Athens has been charged with a number of offenses by UEFA, including throwing objects, fireworks, invaders fans on the ground, crowd disturbances, insufficient organization, illegal banners and blocking stairs.

Ajax have been accused of throwing objects and having placed fireworks.

The case will be dealt with by the UEFA's Control, Ethics and Discipline Body on December 13th.

Ajax fans clash with Greek riot police ahead of UEFA Champions League football match against AEK Athens

Ajax fans clash with Greek riot police ahead of UEFA Champions League football match against AEK Athens

Earlier in the day, police clashed with Greek supporters in Athens. Supporters of rival Greek clubs were involved in violence in the city, while youths who threw gasoline bombs blocked traffic.

Ajax won the match 2-0 to qualify for the last game of the Champions League for the first time in 12 years.

AEK is already facing a UEFA sanction for raising the price of Bayern Munich fans' tickets for a Champions League match in October.

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